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inunction
[ in-uhngk-shuhn ]
/ ɪnˈʌŋk ʃən /
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noun
the act of anointing.
Medicine/Medical. the rubbing in of an oil or ointment.
Pharmacology. an unguent.
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inunction
/ (ɪnˈʌŋkʃən) /
noun
the application of an ointment to the skin, esp by rubbing
the ointment so used
the act of anointing; anointment
Word Origin for inunction
C15: from Latin inunguere to anoint, from unguere; see unction
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